Select the correct order in which the steps in the decision making process occur.

$1.$ Choose a course of action

$2.$ Establish goals

$3.$ Gather available information

$4.$ Evaluate the consequences of the various alternatives

$($a$)1,2,3,4$

$($b$)2,4,3,1$

$($c$)2,3,4,1$

$($d$)4,3,2,1$

$($e$)3,1,2,4$